Approved consistent with HHS memo submitted to OMB 07/07/05 for a period of one month. Approved for the collection of information from burn centers every 3 days for one month, and for up to 4 concurrent days in the event of an emergency. At the end of this period of clearance HHS shall provide a report to OMB on the degree of variation in available burn bed capacity in the surveyed population.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2005
10/31/2005
1,848
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0
462
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The Office for Public Health emergency Preparedness (OPHEP) will collect information on available burn beds, medical material for care of burn patients, and staffing levels to ensure the ability to manage a mass casualty event involving burns. This is necessary to meet a current threat to public safety.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.